SAQ 1124 – prolonged priapism assessment and ED management

A 56-year-old man presents to the ED with priapism. He reports an erection without arousal for the past 7 hours.

What complications can occur if this condition is untreated?

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Describe the role of cavernosal blood gas analysis in determining the cause of priapism.

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List two (2) other investigations that might be indicated, with a brief justification for each.

(Marked out of 4.0)
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You are in a small hospital with no urology service. Outline your emergency department management.

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